Cargill Tests 123-Foot-Tall Sails in Effort to Slash Fuel Burn
The biggest agricultural trader in the world turns to an old-tech solution as commercial shipping looks for ways to clean up its act.
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Hilary’s Rains Reach California, Where Flooding Is Forecast
Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall along the Baja peninsula Sunday, with the rare Pacific storm set to pummel Northern Mexico, Southern California and the US Southwest with torrential rains and strong winds, potentially racking up damages of over $2 billion.
Popular Dutch Lawmaker Launches New Party Ahead of November Vote
Independent Dutch lawmaker Pieter Omtzigt has launched his own political party but ruled out running for the prime minister post ahead of elections in November.
Tesla Data Breach Blamed on ‘Insider Wrongdoing’ Impacted 75,000
Tesla Inc.’s May data breach impacted more than 75,000 people, included employee-related records and was a result of “insider wrongdoing,” according to a notice posted by the office of the Maine Attorney General Friday.
Crypto Startup Aims to Tokenize Stocks by Playing by the Rules
For years, cryptocurrency startups have tried to replicate parts of the US stock market on the blockchain for use by digital-asset investors around the world, often without worrying too much about getting approval from regulators first.
Trump Supporters Brush Off Atlanta Indictment in Pre-Debate Poll
Donald Trump’s lead over his Republican primary rivals widened in a poll conducted after his fourth indictment, showing the kind of support that’s prompting him to deride this week’s GOP debate.
Ukraine to Get F-16s From NATO Allies, With Denmark Pledging 19
Denmark pledged to send 19 F-16s to Kyiv and the Netherlands also promised to provide the fighter jets during surprise visits by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a major step in giving Ukraine advanced weapons to beat back Russia’s invasion.
Hungary, Turkey to Consult on Sweden’s NATO Entry Bid This Fall
Hungary and Turkey will continue to coordinate their policy on Sweden’s bid to join the NATO military alliance, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said, after the two nations’ leaders met.
Ukraine Recap: Zelenskiy Gets Jet Pledges; Drones Hit Russia
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from Denmark and the Netherlands for its counteroffensive against Russia, the European countries confirmed, days after the US agreed to the transfers. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with the Dutch prime minister in Eindhoven, where the pair toured an air base, and headed next to Denmark for talks with Premier Mette Fredriksen and other officials. It’s still unclear when the planes could be delivered to Kyiv, since they’re subject to the completion of pilot t
Germany’s Lindner Says Debt Will Be Cut, Rejects Taxation Rumors
Finance Minister Christian Lindner has rejected talk that Germany plans to resort to tax measures last used after World War II to consolidate the budget.
